Models First photoshoot, How bad was it? | Making of a Model S2E04 (ENG SUB)

Class 20 is at week six of the intensive modeling training, and towards the closing of the training, the trainees are sent in to their first location photoshoot as an assessment. The results were not very impressive. All four mentors, Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw, Layla Ong, Kaci Beh and Cheryl Chou sits in for the first mentor assessment, and they debate with Bonita Ma, to decide who gets to stay, and who gets off the edge.
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[@chingszelim6711]

If you think someone's attitude is not what you expected, I suggest you talk directly to them. No one ever knows what you are thinking. And they are so young, and they have so little experience in dealing with the situation. You can't expect them to have an attitude like those who are older and with a lot of social experience. A good leader must know how to lead different personality types, keep the talent and use the good from them. A good attitude is important, but are you sure it's the most important?

[@MichelleOfoegbu]

I love Cheryl’s assessments she’s very reasonable and realistic 😊

[@jessapearyid6545]

21:47 "Her hair was all over her face" lmao my glasses must not be working because her hair looked like it was just staying put at the sides, not covering anything on her face

[@AAwyY]

as a judge or a mentor, bonita you should be professional during these assessments such as showing no expressions or judgements during their performance or while they are still in the room. You can show all that after they leave. If you do this while the trainees are still in there, it could damage their performance. You should be professional about this like the other younger mentors in the room. They were expressionless so the trainees could not tell what they were thinking! That is being professional, learn to not give away your thoughts during these assessments.

[@Acephoenixx]

My fav part was hearing the discussion at the end between the mentors. They are so cool and can tell they are very experienced and want the best from the trainees

[@henryscolio]

The part when Layla gasp and Kaci saying waa?!

[@saffrina1110]

and the biasness HAHHA dont get me started lol

[@narutofreak95]

That’s the first time I’ve heard that being optimistic is a bad attitude. But at least Cheryl tried to point out that it wasn’t the ‘optimistic and overly cheerful’ attitude that was a no go. I like Cheryl!

[@sunchildtine]

aimee cheng is so beautiful. kaci is like the cool girl, no nonsense. i like them.

[@blythegta]

i actually really like this series. a lot. so interesting!!!!

[@CL-it3zy]

After 5 weeks of intense training and if most didn't meet your standard, then shouldn't you be looking at your method of training them instead of the trainees themselves? I mean, if most of the students in a class is failing then the issue probably lies in the teachers' method of teaching or curriculum itself. Think about it.

[@davischow517]

Those are TRAINEES, not just students. They are not here to pass an exam, they are here to build a career. Think about it.

[@alexloganlee]

During our audition, we will take in as many potential models as we can. However, we only have a few minutes to gauge their potential during the audition. It is through the process of training that we get to know these trainees better and whether modelling is a suitable career for them. We give new trainees a lot of guidance and opportunities to work on themselves during the training. Being a model, like any job, is more than just performing your basic duties of being able to catwalk or act. It is also about your attitude towards work and learning. Are you taking in feedback? Are you punctual for your lessons? Are you applying what you’ve learnt in class? Of course, we would like everyone to pass and sign them on as models. Why would we be spending time, money, and effort on them if otherwise? And trust me, it does take a lot of effort and we are the only modelling agency in Singapore who cared enough to do such a long and intensive training program. The hard truth is, not everyone can be models. If they can’t perform in such a protected environment, they won’t survive in the modelling world.

[@saffrina1110]

FACTSS

[@tasteoflove9367]

I mean 5 weeks of training is not even enough lol

[@saffrina1110]

@@tasteoflove9367 EXACTLY!!!

[@BB-eq2zg]

I actually love this whole series!! Pls upload more frequently!!

[@jeandsilva5399]

I love watching this series!! Always waiting for the next episode❤

[@krystalise]

Looking forward to the next episode!!

[@lawrenceheng8911]

As someone who used to work in the fashion industry, I must say Bonita and her team really put in a lot of effort to train their models. Most agencies I know will just throw you into any job without any training or preparation. It ended up becoming a very bad working experience for both the model and the client. Good on Bonita for taking the tougher path to make the modelling industry a better working environment. Ignore the haters here. They have no idea what they are talking about.

[@lim8469]

HAHAHAHA we have so much idea about what we were talking about pls 🤡🤡🤡 HAHAHAHA wtf u damn joke HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. and 'better working environment' ? my ass. toxic af.

[@JayZinger]

@@lim8469 you look like a clown trying to size up to someone who actually worked in the industry vs a 14 year old BTS koreaboo 🤡

[@lim8469]

@@JayZinger dont be dumb leh. he thinks that bonita and her team put in a lot of effort in training their models means their training effective meh? as we can tell from the vids, not even effective since they keep complaining that the trainee models hardly improved. having experience in the industry is totally irrelevant in this case. dont act smart leh kid.

[@hltham8837]

@@lim8469 Agree agree~~

[@hltham8837]

Like Duhhhhhh- we all knows the world is cruel and such. :V It doesn't mean she can go out all criticizing the models in training. She's just wasting her time. What is she? Gordon Ramsey? Effort? Where? She didn't change anything, I only see her mouth running like water... ... Actions speaks louder than words man. Come on~~ Pfft- Look at herself first she's not even that pretty. Yeah Haters gonna hate :') Bonita is toxic as heck.

[@xBabyGlRL]

diamerlyn is so gorgeous im obsessed

[@distinctloafer]

Bonita and all the instructors are all too kind, I can't think of anywhere else that have such great and forgiving employer, I would certainly not expect to be treated with such gentleness in the real world doing a real job. Hope the trainees can treat things seriously if they wanted to be taken seriously. Thank you for making this great series!

[@Jejdjejbfjf]

All these model trainees are just kids but they're expected to have the EQ of adults wow. Tough job.

[@pinarose2110]

I absolutely love this..i think i comment this on every video but i just love the insight you give us! it looks like a very interesting Agency to work at. Thank you so much again for the new ep

[@cw9452]

This training is so intense omg! When I was first signed with my agency in australia my walk was terrible for like a whole year!

[@karelavapmusni9269]

so excited for this!!

[@yeehueilim4611]

Worth the wait 😍

[@karelavapmusni9269]

I'm waiting for this for like one month

[@alexloganlee]

Sorry for the long wait!

[@debbieyim7923]

Everything is great only the amount of time it takes for new episodes is way too long

[@smile-qn1tq]

bonita is rather hypocritical with her comments, quite inconsistent and biased

[@asterix2385]

agreed I noticed that she always give good comments for dairelyn

[@kermitthefrog5442]

@@asterix2385 maybe cuz dairelyn is good?

[@alexloganlee]

How so? Any examples?

[@alexloganlee]

@@asterix2385 That's because she's has shown herself to be a good model even during training.

[@asterix2385]

@@alexloganlee true but bonita needs to give others more compliments to encourage them if she wants them to put in effort . She keeps criticising them do u think they will feel motivated ?

[@davischow517]

love how some haters hate but still watch the show lol, sweet comments

[@vkook_purple_you1420]

Are there any tips for taming hair please? I have a lot of trouble with it and it will really help 😅💙🙏

[@nunyabusiness6450]

I spray rose water onto my brush and run it through my hair after detangling Additionally, I focus my shampoo towards my scalp with not much reaching my ends, and my conditioner focuses on my ends with little attention to the scalp Both have helped to tame my hair and make it smoother

[@sugadaddy2036]

i feel like half of the trainees here are more qualified to become an influencer/ig models rather than professional models. Those doing bad poses gives off alot of OOTDs vibes like they are taking IG shots. Compared to shows like AsNTM etc the trainees here are not taking it seriously or if i wanna put it in a way people understand, they dont seem prepared. So far, only Melanie and Lidiya did well.

[@denuevojonghyun3211]

aw i wanted yasmine to last longer :( she's so cute, kinda surprised they took her off since they didn't mention her as a candidate for elimination. anyone know if she has any socials to keep up with her?

[@collinstuff7327]

am i the only one who feels that bonita is toxic... fully understandable tho since its part of the modelling industry.

[@fantyfairie]

it's realistic.

[@johnwig285]

@@fantyfairie yea realistic because the industry is toxic.

[@fantyfairie]

@@johnwig285 if u can't take it then don't join it

[@melissatan9514]

How can I join this agency?

[@humectanianha8261]

Erm can i see bonita do photoshoot? See her pose. 🤭

[@triedtested6564]

Think you guys need some non-compete disclosure because y’all are practically training models for your competitors now..... lol

[@amandachew1666]

The more I look at Kaci, the more I think she look like 汪苏泷 😅

[@GroundRunnerLovesSand]

Nooo my baby yasmine is out :(((

[@charismaplaylist1]

Why cooking?

[@dritttany]

hii, how to join?

[@BasicModelsManagement]

Either through the social media contest held in September or via Open casting in November, full details will be out by end August.

[@shurinhaha]

Omg all that sighing

[@qqqoreo]

LOL 100% biased this bonita

[@joleenng7814]

Over optimistic also cannot? Show black face also don’t like all kbkp seriously this is rlly ridiculous

[@redversacetm6630]

I wish I'm tall enough to join casting. I'm 157cm :(

[@ckylatan]

omg i’m 160-161 i really want to try modelling

[@asterix2385]

That's short for modelling but ig if ur lucky or have a pretty face u can get in

[@nunyabusiness6450]

You can gear yourself towards commercial or if you look tall, meaning your legs are over half tour height, then you can still do runway or editorial it'll just take a bit to find a good agency

[@jinpingg_]

walao herbal essences stop

[@MarcusYeow]

Cheryl speaks funny...

[@saffrina1110]

mandarin speaking like 80% of the time.. tf??

[@ACY684]

What’s wrong with that? maybe among themselves, they are more comfortable discussing in Chinese. They gave subtitles in the video what...

[@mrGraciamA]

What’s wrong with mandarin speaking? You’ve got nothing else to pick on?

[@GDOLCEVITA]

It is subbed LOL what's the problem? If they spoke in French or Italian, I bet you wouldn't bat an eye

[@saffrina1110]

yall be acting triggered wen i js said "tf" HAHAH funny